Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFigsbury Ring

Figsbury Ring

England
List entry 1005647
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Figsbury Ring is a hillfort located near Salisbury in Wiltshire, dating to the Iron Age. The monument consists of a roughly circular enclosure defined by a single substantial bank and ditch, which encloses an area of approximately 11 acres on the summit of a chalk downland ridge. Excavations and surveys have indicated occupation and use during the Iron Age period, though the site may have seen earlier Bronze Age activity. The hillfort commands extensive views across the surrounding landscape and represents a significant prehistoric defensive settlement in the chalk downlands of central Wiltshire.

Figsbury Ring is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005647. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Figsbury Ring?

Figsbury Ring is a hillfort located near Salisbury in Wiltshire, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005647.

Who is responsible for protecting Figsbury Ring?

Figsbury Ring is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005647.

What other scheduled monuments are near Figsbury Ring?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fussell's long barrow (1.4 km), Clarendon Palace (3.6 km), Medieval pottery kilns, Milford Farm (5.1 km).

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